@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of a pilot promotora program for Latino forest workers in southern Oregon",
journal="American journal of industrial medicine",
year="2014",
author="Bush, Diane E. and Wilmsen, Carl and Sasaki, Timothy and Barton-Antonio, Dinorah and Steege, Andrea L. and Chang, Charlotte",
volume="57",
number="7",
pages="788-799",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Forest work, an occupation with some of the highest injury and illness rates, is conducted primarily by Latino immigrant workers. This study evaluates a pilot program where promotoras (lay community health educators) provided occupational health and safety trainings for Latino forest workers. <br><br>METHODS: Evaluation methods included a focus group, post-tests, and qualitative feedback. <br><br>RESULTS: Community capacity to address working conditions increased through (i) increased leadership and community access to information and resources; and (ii) increased worker awareness of workplace health and safety rights and resources. Fear of retaliation remains a barrier to workers taking action; nevertheless, the promotoras supported several workers in addressing-specific workplace issues. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: For working conditions to significantly improve, major structural influences need to be addressed. A long-term, organizationally supported promotora program can play a key role in linking and supporting change at the individual, interpersonal and community levels, contributing to and supporting structural change. Am. J. Ind. Med. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0271-3586",
doi="10.1002/ajim.22347",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ajim.22347"
}